Category : Basic Education


DepEd's Trimester Proposal: Reform or Reshuffling?

The Department of Education's proposal to shift basic education to a trimester calendar for SY 2026-2027 promises longer learning time and reduced teacher workload, but raises questions about implementation and evidence.

DepEd Consults on Trimester System for Public Schools

The Department of Education is engaging teachers and stakeholders in consultations regarding a proposed shift from a quarter to a trimester system for K-12 public schools, aiming to improve academic time and reduce teacher workload.

Davao del Sur Launches Mass Deworming for Students

Hundreds of students gathered as Davao del Sur launched its annual mass deworming program, with ₱1.8 million allocated to provide tablets to public school students from elementary to senior high school, aiming to boost health and academic performance.

DepEd Grants 5-Day Wellness Leave to Teachers and Staff

The Department of Education announces a new five-day wellness leave for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel, aimed at supporting mental health and well-being. This initiative aligns with President Marcos Jr.'s directives and includes details

Aviation Academy, St. Benilde Partner for Pilot Training

Topflite Academy of Aviation and De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde have signed an MOU to integrate flight training into academic programs, aiming to produce industry-ready aviation professionals starting 2026-2027.

Good People International Named Angeles City Education Partner

Good People International Inc. has been formally recognized as a Division Education Partner by the Schools Division Office of Angeles City. The award was presented during the Regional Stakeholders Appreciation event in Pampanga, highlighting GPI's contrib

Lubao Milk Program Boosts Student Nutrition

Hundreds of underweight elementary and high school students in Lubao, Pampanga are now receiving daily milk supplements through a municipal feeding program aimed at improving child nutrition and health.

Sorsogon Pilot for DepEd Classroom Construction

Senator Francis Escudero welcomes DepEd's selection of Sorsogon as pilot area for expanded classroom construction, highlighting local government capacity and national partnership model.

Marawi Students Get P5,000 Cash Assistance from OCM-MRP

The Office of the Chief Minister's Marawi Rehabilitation Program distributes P5,000 one-time cash assistance to 1,500 high school students from IDP families in Marawi City, with plans to extend support to college students and educators.

Smart Greenhouse Launched in San Fernando School

The City of San Fernando inaugurates a Smart Greenhouse Facility at Maimpis Integrated High School, supported by a P2.3-million DOST grant, to enhance agricultural education and sustainability.

Angara's Teacher Salary Push Gains Momentum

Education Secretary Sonny Angara's collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas marks a crucial step toward addressing the financial struggles of teachers, whose low pay hampers education quality amid a learning crisis.

SVE Voucher Program Risks Deepening Education Inequities

The Strategic Expanded Voucher program aims to decongest public schools but may divert resources from root causes like childhood stunting and governance fragmentation, potentially worsening long-term educational disparities in the Philippines.

Iloilo Opens Justice Jaranilla Learning Center

Iloilo City inaugurated its 16th learning center, named after Justice Delfin Jaranilla, at La Paz Plaza. The event featured family tributes and historical insights on his role in the Tokyo Trials.

Mayors Nationwide Support CAP Act to Address Classroom Shortage

More than 200 mayors from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao gathered in San Juan to express full support for Senate Bill 1482, the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program Act, following its unanimous Senate approval. The bill aims to decentralize classroom con

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